Interested in becoming a Critical Care RN in the PACU? Now is your chance! 

Providence Health Care, in partnership with BCIT, is offering fully funded critical care education for nurses interested in a career in the the Post-Anaestetic Recovery Unit (PACU). This includes:

• 100% coverage of tuition and textbooks
• Paid wages at 100% of the posted FTE for eligbile program components.

Upon completing the program, you'll receive a Critical Care Nursing Certificate and begin working as a PACU Registered Nurse at St. Paul's Hospital. Please note: participants in the program must commit to 18 months of full-time sevice with PHC after completing the program. 

BCIT Perioperative Program (Dates are approximate and are set by BCIT):

• Phase 1: Theory
  • Pre-requisite courses by distance (Unpaid). Completed online.
  • March 30th to September 13th, 2026
• PHC Orientation:
  • New Employee and General Nursing Orientation (Paid). Held onsite at St. Paul's Hospital.
  • To Be Determined (1-week long)
• Release Days
  • Pre-requisite release days (Paid). Held at BCIT.
  • To Be Determined (2 days)
• Phase 2: Compressed Time Frame (CTF)
  • Classroom/Clinical (Paid). Delivered at BCIT and St. Paul's Hospital.
  • September 21st to December 11th, 2026

As a Staff Nurse, you'll be at the forefront of patient care, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients/residents receive comprehensive support.

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Assess patients' physical, social, spiritual, and psychological needs 
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans 
• Incorporate teaching into care plans to educate patients and families 
• Make referrals to resources as needed 
• Support fellow healthcare professionals 
• Operate within the framework of Providence Health Care's mission, vision, and values

Education:  

• You must be a registered nurse in Canada in good standing and be eligible for registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). 
• Minimum of 1-2 year medical or surgical experience.  

Skills and Abilities:  

• Demonstrated competence in performing CPR procedures 
• Experience in teamwork, decision-making and conflict resolution 
• Demonstrated a teaching aptitude 
• Proficient in clinical leadership

• State-of-the-art facilities:  The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027. 
• Competitive pay:  $41.42 to $55.91 CAD per hour.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents. 
• Support: We have a strong focus on unit education and development of nurses. Orientation ranges from 2-4 weeks of combined buddy shifts on the floor and classroom time with the educator. Support and development are at the center of all onboarding and new hires work closely with the educator, leadership team, and senior staff.
• Benefits: These are unionized roles that include a comprehensive benefits package, a competitive pension plan, and even a 50% discount on transit passes!

Your Day to Day: 

• Conduct thorough patient/resident assessments through chart reviews, observations, interviews, and collaboration with peers 
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans based on evidence-based practices, prioritizing patient/resident needs 
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and PHC standards while providing high-quality nursing care 
• Monitor patient/resident progress, evaluate outcomes, and adjust care plans as needed for optimal results 
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, care plans, patient/resident status, and discharge plans using manual and computerized systems 
• Identify and address patient/resident and family learning needs, providing education and referrals as necessary
• Provide direction to staff, promote teamwork, and share clinical knowledge to enhance patient care
• Support nursing research initiatives and contribute to the improvement of patient/resident care policies and procedures
• Advocate for patients/residents' rights and dignity, facilitate discharge plans, and collaborate with families and community resources
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the healthcare team

Who We Are:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.

From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.